Rant: My favorite shears snapped mid haircut yesterday

Honestly I was just doing a simple trim on a regular client and halfway through a section I heard this loud crack. My trusty shears that I've had for like 4 years just broke right at the pivot. I had to grab my backup pair that I keep in my bag but they're not as sharp and the tension is different. The worst part was my client saw the whole thing happen and started laughing but I was lowkey panicking inside. I finished the cut but it took way longer and my hand was cramping up from using the backup. Ngl I think I'm gonna have to drop some cash on a new pair this weekend but I'm not sure if I should stick with the same brand or try something different. Has anyone else had a favorite tool just give out on them like that?

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xena3735mo ago

That "loud crack" part got me, I used to think shears lasted forever til mine did the same thing.

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the_angela5mo ago

Mine snapped clean in half, total shock.

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sean_johnson165mo ago

Man that's wild, I always thought shears were basically indestructible too but now I'm definitely keeping my fingers crossed every time I use mine.

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